Pitt can't take advantage of the missed Notre Dame field goal. The offense has a three-and-out, highlighted by a Mason Heintschel incomplete pass intended for Cataurus Hicks on third-and-9. The Fighting Irish take over at their 44-yard line. The struggles continue for Notre Dame’s placekicking. Erik Schmidt hits his 46-yard field goal wide right.

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Danny Kanell, Damien Harris, A.J. McCarron, and Mackenzie Brooks join Emily Proud to playfully discuss whether losses would end Notre Dame and Texas' hopes for the CFP.

Back in early October, Scottsdale Horizon and Scottsdale Notre Dame Prep met in the regular season and played a triple overtime thriller that ended in a 42-21 Saints victory.

West De Pere and Green Bay Notre Dame will meet in the WIAA Division 2 state title game; Bay Port will defend its Division 1 state title.

Notre Dame football coach Marcus Freeman is once again being mentioned in NFL circles. Freeman has been outstanding at Notre Dame since taking over for Brian Kelly in 2021. He owns a 40-12 record and has already reached a national title game.

Frankenmuth senior Cash Tedford had 298 yards of total offense in a 42-28 loss to Notre Dame Prep in a 2024 state-final rematch.